Senior Entrance - MT20 - University of Michigan Musical Theatre

Please enjoy the remarkable musical theatre class of 2020's Senior Entrance!
Lyrics by Emma Cecily Ashford, Maddie Eaton, Noah Wolfe, Wilson Plonk, and Jacob Ryan Smith
Music Arrangement/Direction: Jacob Ryan Smith
Musical Superviser: Joe Serafini
Directed & Choreographed by Maya Alwan and Devon McCleskey
Orchestration by Cole Abod
Stage Managed by Zan Berube
Filmed and edited by Christian Kassab
Filmed by Jeffrey Lin
Featuring: Emma Cecily Ashford, Maddie Eaton, Hugh Entrekin, Lauryn Hobbs, Brianna Stoute, Noah Wolfe, Aaron Robinson, Jacob Ryan Smith, Wilson Plonk, Alexandra Berube, James Young, Maya Alwan, Commodore Primous, Garrett Forrestal, Griffin Silva, Nina White, Natalie Kastner, and Devon McCleskey.
SONG LIST:
1. In The Heights - In the Heights
2. Cell Block Tango - Chicago
3. Welcome to the Renaissance - Something Rotten
4. Memory - Cats
5. At The Ballet - Chorus Line
6. Revenge Party - Mean Girls
7. Wait for Me - Hadestown
8. Kansas City - Oklahoma!
9. Modern Major General - Pirates of Penzance
10. Mamma Mia - Mamma Mia
11. Suddenly Seymour - Little Shop
12. Heart and Music - A New Brain

[@kannwall]

do i go to michigan? no. am i a musical theatre major? no. did i love this? hell yes

[@shedoesntevengohere9700]

Hotel? Truvago.

[@jessicamacdonald5151]

Do I even live in America? no Do I live for this? yes

[@elgreen625]

ME

[@tyrabarnes8152]

that about sums it up

[@TamannaDas]

@@jessicamacdonald5151 ^^ me AF

[@rubybutt7343]

I LOVED the ‘I contemplated getting a pet reindeer’ line because the guy who said it is playing Kristoff on the national tour on Frozen!!

[@amycampbell4925]

Me about to cry over a degree and school I’m not in???? It’s more likely than you think

[@creativecheercutie27]

Amy Campbell Lmao me

[@yoursjuli]

HOW CAN YOU NOT WITH THOSE CLEAN HARMONIES

[@torismith2594]

Wow what a coincidence but there is a little difference in my case... I speak Spanish and almost the entire time I didn’t even know what they where saying but it was beautiful anyway and the last part was so awesome

[@KeshiaFowler]

Amy Campbell yap

[@danielzamora9886]

It’s just occurred to me that this the theatre they performed A Very Potter Musical in

[@WorkingCatalogue]

It's actually down the hall, but the same building!

[@JessicaHodges23]

I was about to say, isn't this the Starkid school? LOL

[@rosieposiemrs5886]

I found it, the comment that mentions starkid

[@checkmate5768]

:00

[@emr4639]

We unite, we always find one another I swear.

[@akwardturtle97]

3:49 finding out he’s been cast as Kristoff in the upcoming tour of frozen the musical helped me make so much more sense of this line & their reactions😂😂

[@sierrasheadquarters9520]

HONESTLY 😂

[@safiyahleane269]

Holly Dolly omg I was really confused ab that lol

[@kimlarsen6779]

It makes me sad that these seniors probably won't be able to partake in the regular senior activities. They won't have their last spring show or their last concert because of the virus and it makes my heart hurt

[@sophiefett]

Kim Larsen I couldn’t stop thinking that throughout the whole video :(

[@HazelEyedErica]

Same. Makes me so sad for them.

[@SonnyHongKU2011]

The phrase "The show must go on" just comforts me to know they as theatre people know to strive for their dreams

[@simplywill]

my name is Will Mann and I'm in Oklahoma! currently on broadway. I never post comments on videos and I have no idea how this particular video found itself in my suggested videos but.... this made me cry and I can't fully explain why. I didn't attend Michigan (tho I know tons of colleagues who did). I do however remember my last year studying musical theatre in college, with all the hopes and the doubts and the naiveté. I'm currently realizing my dreams and I still miss what it felt like when my entire career was ahead of me and unknown. that hopefulness and bravery is particularly necessary in this business. I saw it pouring out of each of these young(so very young) faces. cherish these moments kids. remember what this feels like when you can't see your way forward. also the Michigan to broadway pipeline is so real. don't know what y'all drinking over there.

[@WorkingCatalogue]

Hi Will! Thank you so much for your thoughtful and meaningful response! I'm sure it will resonate with many of us who are at the outset of our careers (or educations even) and in the midst of that uncertainty. It certainly does with me. I was actually able to see you in Oklahoma! - you (and the show) were great! -Peter (Channel Manager)

[@kammo1976]

as in theres some odd correlation with michigan students making it to Broadway?

[@happilyeverayanna599]

@@kammo1976 yes! so many michigan mt alumni end up on Broadway! Their musical theater program is one of the most famous (and selective) in the country! getting into michigan for musical theater majors is basically as big of a deal (and as difficult) as a regular person getting into yale

[@kammo1976]

@@happilyeverayanna599 woah! Great news for someone who lives like 30 minutes away lol

[@MsAshaanderson150]

I’m a 2020 high school senior and that “suddenly seniors” part really hit DIFFERENTTTT🤭😰😰

[@iriszietlow]

Asha Anderson me too!

[@helenpetersen447]

Me too!

[@El.Chico_Hector]

Damn, it hit me too bro. Hopefully I have to organize my theatre program senior program and It's emotional.

[@CnHPureCaneSugar1]

Spend this year getting to know all the kids in your class you don't know, even if to just smile and say hi. I wish I'd done more as a senior in HS to reach out across the cliques.

[@MelissaTEve]

Me toooo

[@kittyofyore5181]

Friendly reminder that this is where Starkid started, A Very Potter musical happened here. If you’ve seen the “I don’t really wanna do the work today” vine please know that she is Draco Malfoy

[@urgaguer]

They went to the theater department though!

[@eleanorshellstropjoycebyer9257]

the way you phrased that was *gold*

[@EditedAndrew]

And JUST like that, I suddenly feel the need to move to Michigan and start my college career over again.

[@ardenmurray9217]

Im not even a freshman in hs yet and feel the need to do the same

[@crowwith]

Currently a sophomore in high school that has planned to go to medical school (parent's decision) but I've always loved choir and theater and you know now I'm considering Michigan

[@BeesBeesBees248]

@@ardenmurray9217 lmao yeah I'm a freshman in HS rn and I'm basically committed to UMich

[@tanni7089]

“Making the Midwest way more gay” I think my college plans may have changed

[@not_roseflower]

yeah same

[@mellingmichael777]

Explain, please.

[@tanni7089]

Graham Wellington I’m gay. That’s the joke

[@ariazhu9589]

who else is here again after watching the umich mt senior entrance 21

[@Maggie-nt5nz]

meeee!!

[@robint8468]

yup lol

[@3squareddesigns]

Me!

[@rob2931]

Yep

[@coolkitten74124]

👋🏾

[@puppylove5266]

I feel like there’s so many inside jokes I don’t get

[@scoob1670]

no shit lmao

[@BetteDavis19]

sadly I DO get them all

[@wee9858]

Please 🗿

[@Sebbysauce]

@@BetteDavis19 love your name and pfp

[@reneepope-munro8115]

Then there’s me who gets every singe ref here despite never attending UMich and being Australian 😂

[@jhulia2514]

Yes, they mention Darren Criss in case that’s what you’re here for.

[@JessAnn26]

Time stamp ?

[@wrxbev]

Jessica Vowles 13:00

[@cooper8184]

Is that Darren criss??

[@abbiezinn3352]

thank you

[@liuamy168]

Can we talk about the caption nicknames in the mamma Mia solos tho

[@Clara-qn1uw]

Amy Liu I was dyingggg

[@annabevier2976]

i cant even read them

[@wiebki]

@@annabevier2976 Turn on captions they wrote them out there :)

[@kaeedwards3170]

Sweet & Spicy guy is Joe Serafini (seb from hsmtmts)

[@kaitlanprioleau6690]

WAIT I SWEAR ONE OF THEM IS SHARPAY FROM HSMTMTS

[@thehackette7590]

Yep! Blond in white shirt with shorts! Joe serafini

[@stefanny8577]

thats all im here for

[@ella-ro8jf]

OMG THATS WHERE I KNOW HIM FROMMM

[@nayelimartinez9243]

YESSSS I JUST FIGURED THAT OUT TOOOO

[@xhoesik]

Omg yes I saw that too I thought I was just seeing things I'm so proud of everyone there

[@shwing9760]

Son broke his leg and he still doing the routine 💕💕💕

[@gracec9191]

_sigh_ when you live in Australia and you’re about to be a highschool senior and you’re dream school is in *another freaking country.*

[@Stella-wf3vl]

hey dude i'm from asia.

[@ehehe-girl]

Well,hi. I'm from Russia

[@dearcornelia]

I’m from Denmark I felt that...

[@samuelgershowitz8227]

I live in ann arbor( where michigan is) I love living here but I am only 14

[@spookydisco]

hi im from the netherlands lmao :/

[@pepper12399]

You can tell thing school is where starkid began same chaotic energy

[@claragomesmartins2498]

it actually explains a lot

[@pepper12399]

Clara Gomes Martins the theatre choas it happening

[@caelanaustin]

i watched this when it first premiered on youtube AND NOW I REALIZED THAT JOE SERAFINI IS IN THIS. MY SHARPAY! WE STAN SEB!

[@isabellanariah5156]

Caelan Austin yaasss that’s the only reason I clicked on this, to see what he was up to while the rest of the cast was doing interviews 😆

[@jammm2113]

now that i know this- lemme just rewatch it real quick

[@laneysharp223]

When you cry and you don't even know who these people are

[@tabitha8417]

most of them are wearing sneakers and then there’s that one girl flexing her laduca boots i-

[@Travis-li2mz]

Lol

[@mirandasaborio7298]

if i had laducas i would flex ngl

[@ssbpichu326]

And I would do it too 😂

[@kirstenteotico]

I loved the Hadestown part!!! And also congrats to the dude who is finally graduating!!! I saw him in the 2018 Entrance and I was wondering what made him stay a little longer

[@issa.akwardblackgirl9203]

kirstenteotico i was thinking the same thing

[@paulhenderson4534]

@@issa.akwardblackgirl9203 HAHAHHHAAHHAHHAHHAHAH

[@lilipuente8109]

Masters?

[@kirstenteotico]

Lili Puente maybe!

[@happilyeverayanna599]

@@lilipuente8109 i think he got cast in a show and had to take time off of school

[@niallscullion2007]

I feel like I want a reality show or fly on the wall documentary following these absolute legends as they progress through their senior year. Absolutely fell in love with all of them in this video. Honestly can’t stop watching it the past week.

[@luxvargas507]

Niall Scullion ngl i would binge that on netflix!

[@maggiehaggerty8661]

Am I the only one who was shook by the girl with the long curly hair’s voice and overall stage presence?!

[@kokopoppers]

im so intrigued on the story of the guy who finally gets to graduate. everyone cheered so hard. what is your tale dude.

[@bia3837]

Dakota Jade he was at the senior entrance of 2018 and said he was going to stay a little longer

[@issa.akwardblackgirl9203]

Bia Soares why? a masters?

[@priscillamaris1620]

Wow! At 11:56 is joe serafini and now he’s on high school musical: the musical: the series!

[@Sebbysauce]

this is my dream school because of himmm

[@Ella-or7wh]

this has been my dream school for so long and i’ve watched the 2019 entrance at least 20 times, so you can’t imagine how excited i was when this was posted!

[@TaylorSophia]

Ella same here omggg

[@tylerfeildway3047]

What freshman class will you be?

[@Ella-or7wh]

Tyler Feildway class of ‘24!

[@tmt2225]

me too!!!!!!!! im a senior in hs right now

[@shelbys4286]

Same!!

[@WinCraft84]

im crying and i dont even know these people.....and new brain at the end.....im dying

[@bbysushii]

do i wanna become a musical theatre major in the future? yes. do i wanna go to the school? hell yes.

[@moyiaalice9447]

The ‘Something Rotten!’ bit was soOooo good I’m going to cry

[@charleneyudowin2276]

Best best part. My favorite musical!

[@allisonbrousseau1085]

Watching these entrance videos warms my soul but breaks my heart. I wanted to go to uMich but I couldn't afford it. I'm in a very different field, but wish I could've followed my dream.

[@skatergirl1759]

You can do anything if you work hard for it!

[@lizlemon3698]

I’ve literally never expressed interest in this school, the prospect of singing, the prospect of dancing, or the prospect of joining the broadway community but even I feel like this video and school is pretty lit. Although that being said, I love all things broadway. Just isn’t necessarily my niche.

[@lornacourtney5778]

Thank you for the shout out @ 17:44!! Love you guys!!!

[@noahwolfe3145]

Lorna Courtney we love u Lorna!!!

[@junobrosas]

Omgggg I look forward to this every year!! If I'm not there for Class of 2024...

[@bzzarre815]

Julia Noelle Brosas high School class of 2020!!

[@haleygrace2174]

Julia Noelle Brosas lol i’m high school class of 24 haha

[@charleyhrehor9604]

softxspace haha i’m in high school class of 24 too

[@lovefaith1321]

I’m high school class of 22

[@sierrasheadquarters9520]

@@lovefaith1321 class of 2023

[@dinoGhandi]

*my favourite moments:* 0:58 the lil dance thing 1:02 michigan mafia dayum 2:12 sassy flag dance 4:30 that looks amazing 4:39 but on broadway they all say "hail" = badASS 6:52 there's something just so SATISFYING about the way they sing 'Ann Evans Watson' 7:04 clap clap clap clap 9:12 I better here this when I enter heaven (also the lyrics to this part make me nostalgic for a place I've never been) 12:38 I LOVE THIS DANCE - esp the blonde girl at the front, she can d a n c e 12:58 my favourite part of the whole thing 14:12 this harmony gives me life 18:53 i'm hyped and i'm not even attending michigan 21:07 shots! look! ing! cute! 21:23 yes transition yes 22:32 beats. 23:12 and i'm crying *basically this video is my favourite video on youtube*

[@TobysArk]

I'm just going to leave this here to find my favorite bits over and over :P 1:30 - MICHIGAN! 1:43 - No Sun 'til May by Southern Beau 2:51 - The College Audition Tango 4:30 - Let's go with the call and response singing AND dancing! 5:31 - Welcome all to Michigan accompanied by jazz hands 7:09 - Awesome Wagner! 7:25 - They love Vince Cardinal! 7:47 - Welcome all to Michigan reprise accompanied by kickline 11:30 - I was blackout! 12:34 - Dance break 12:58 - Michigan party, but is that Darren Criss?! 14:02 - These two dudes (SongSmith and Southern Beau) killing vocals 14:24 - Relatable 16:13 - Modern messy Michiganders 20:33 - Relatable 2.0 21:02 - Looking cute!

[@sierrasheadquarters9520]

Totally stealing this idea! Thank you!!!! ❤️

[@emilyandersen4415]

Ummm this is actually incredible and hilarious and all of these people are insanely talented

[@myiamccullough]

11:01 the blonde haired guy on the front row is on High School Musical The Musical Series

[@cdusanek_music]

I’M SORRY, BUT- THE GUY AT 18:23 HAS NO RIGHT TO BE THAT GOOD. EVERYONE IN THIS VIDEO KILLED IT, I COULD’NT STOP SMILING!!

[@AB-rm2zu]

It pains me thinking about these incredibly talented seniors losing out on all of their final activities. I was a hs senior this year, so I understand their pain, but I’ll never be able to understand what missing out on their final college year :(((

[@paulpascual714]

I’ve watched this countless times, and I just realized Joe Serafini, who plays Sebastian in HSM:TM:TS, is in this video.

[@alexiswilbanks6810]

why did i cry at the end? i just felt like i got to know all the performers and when the said suddenly seniors i started to bawl. wow.

[@jennarosecolucci1746]

Oh God I am so sad that they didn't get a full senior year.

[@MelissaTEve]

At first I was like, wait it's the guy who plays Sharpay from hsmtmts and you know, sure enough. This is cool

[@jakebowler9763]

Just read the description. I thought I recognised Joe Serafini. Good to know I'm not going insane.

[@buckbeltzer6137]

oh my gosh. i’m such a theatre nerd for enjoying this so thouroughly

[@sierrasheadquarters9520]

Me too honestly

[@jill8670]

22:50 I love the hands clapping from behind the curtains 😂😂

[@happybri6610]

I'm kinda sad watching this knowing this year never turned out like they had planned🥺🥺❤

[@rossmotter3589]

"Today I'm singing astonishing" I FEEL THAT SO HARDDDD!!! HEEEEERE I GOOOOOOOOO

[@spencerwaterbottle1461]

Logan_m_1257 ASTONISHING AT LAAAAAAAAAAST

[@martinbergman4432]

seeing joe serafini now in hsmtmts makes me so happy

[@checkmate5768]

this hits hard to someone who loves theatre but will probably never attend or be apart of theatre. theatre is good. i love it

[@isabelmatteo7095]

I feel you way too much :(

[@cthvalntynes9295]

Did i come here because i love musical theatre? yes. was i pleasantly surprised with how good it was? us. was i also pleasantly surprised to see my boy Joe Serafini because i forgot he went here? also yes.

[@revchurchlady]

Joe is the best!

[@emmaltheriot]

I started watching this video and I started literally crying. I want to go here SO bad.

[@caryntonh1037]

It’s finally here!! I look forward to this every school year. Class of 2020 you absolutely killed it!

[@caryntonh1037]

Can’t wait to support you all as you move forward with your careers

[@emilywalczak9256]

i love watching theatre kids hype each other up

[@nataliehertogh3170]

Did I really just start crying over a group of seniors graduating in a major completely different than what I plan for myself and literally have no reason to feel these emotions? Yes, yes I did.

[@Jenny-fq8gm]

OMG I JUST CAME FROM THE 2024 VIDEO😭😭😭😭 class of 20’ said welcom to 24’ and now they just did theirs omg

[@manja1714]

Nah class of 2020 welcomed the class of 2023 so they already graduated which is even more wild haha

[@nayelimartinez9243]

OMG ONE OF THOSE GUYS PLAYS SHARPAY ROLE ON THE HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL SERIES AND IM LIVING FOR ITTTTT YOU ARE SO FREAKING TALENTED YOU GUYSSSS

[@tianat2045]

DOES ANYONE ELSE SEE SEB FROM HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL THE MUSICAL THE SERIES

[@maddieguthrie4888]

yep thats why im here

[@isabellanariah5156]

Yep that’s the only reason why I’m here 🤣🤣

[@rachelwallisky1429]

Just wanted to send y'all a little bit of love in this tumultuous time. Thank you, UMMT seniors, for bringing me a smile from my quarantine. Can't wait to see you all on Broadway.

[@anaissilva6278]

"I may seem very sweet but I know how to shade". We love a smiley shady joe🥰

[@Sebbysauce]

Joe's nickname being Sweet and Spicy gives me life

[@itmedana]

i cried for literally the entirety of this video AGHHGFHFJFJ i wish i could do this with my life but i’m not Nearly talented or confident enough

[@quteru2654]

dana livian i believe you girl you can do it💕

[@sierrasheadquarters9520]

Me too girly! But I realised that I want to do whatever I can do reach my goals! So right now I'm joining clubs to gain my confidence, and to help my anxiety. I'm gonna join one of my schools musical were doing in spring (Chicago), or well I plan to push myself too. Just do things that can help you slowly reach your goals! I know it's scary but you got this! I believe in you! Work towards your goals and work hard! If you don't get it the first time, keep trying! If you ever want to talk add me on insta! Snxl_4hva

[@brittany9992]

Sierra Bragg yaaaasss go girl! I can’t wait to see you in one of these videos!

[@annasilva3465]

OMG I THINK THE GUY WHO PLAYS SHARPAY IN HSMTMTS IS IN HERE!!!!!!!!!!!! also this is amazing you all did sooo great :):)

[@zoemcilwain2235]

I've watched this so many times I've memorized it

[@melaniealtenkirch5165]

I didn't understand why KZbin kept recommending this video to me until I heard them sing the tune of In The Heights. Love it! Also, seeing this made me sad again about the class of 2020. I'm a senior in high school, and knowing I'll have my college years at unc to look forward to is the only thing keeping me going. I can't imagine what it's like for the college students. We've all lost so much.

[@ashitakaporter]

I’ve been watching these since high school and now I’m starting my first year at NYU in Musical Theatre. It doesn’t matter where you end up because no matter where you are there are so many amazingly, talented people surrounding you. Great job 2020 this was amazing!!! And break a leg to this next generation of college auditioners!

[@jeromescott8158]

I’ve literally been on KZbin everyday since classes started waiting for this video!! I have rewatched the past three years like 10 times in the past 2 weeks.

[@yangchen2410]

Been looking forward to this for so long!

[@biancaporciuncula489]

YES I’ve been waiting for this!!!

[@TaylorSophia]

Omggg I've been so excited for this!! Amazing!

[@aroses2481]

they all look so happy omg i love musical theatre

[@nataliek5219]

TFW when you know and love enough Broadway to have a shit eating grin as you watch this...but NOT enough Broadway knowledge to know the shows/songs that your ear definitely recognizes. LOVE THIS SO MUCH. Now I have to watch all the past years ones lol - a boring Psych/Philosophy major that graduated from UC Davis

[@dinoGhandi]

this has to be the best advert for a university ever

[@shakeandblake92]

One of the best ones yet!!! Great job class of 2020!!!

[@issa.akwardblackgirl9203]

IVE BEEN WAITING!!! i’ll be there class of ‘25.

[@shwing9760]

So talented THIS WILL NEVER GET OLDDDD

[@erinfrase7243]

This made me cry, so good, so much talent

[@Stella-wf3vl]

Ugh seeing this just makes me just feel so good and warm like I just wanna dance and belt with them I just can't explain the feeling

[@jacksvlogs9924]

This is legitimately the 12th time I've watched this...

[@jacksvlogs9924]

Make it 13

[@denaenaeee]

This his the best senior entrance I’ve seen

[@daniprasnicki8704]

i keep unliking it and liking again just to show how much i love this

[@sabrinakousaian940]

This is amazing!!! I couldn’t stop smiling and I think I feel a little more in love with musical theatre

[@emilye5191]

This is my favorite thing ever 🥺💗 this program is awesome and in my dreams!!

[@rob2931]

Loved this. Watch it over and over. Great job! Amazing talent!

[@madisonrohr4851]

When you’re an OSU fan but you love Joe Serafini so much you watch the whole thing..

[@isabellanariah5156]

Madison Rohr facts

[@carolinagunin7045]

loved the in the heights intro so creative!!

[@ggchiu7400]

Year 2023, I’m coming for you Michigan! (Also this video and all ya references makes me so happy)

[@kaitlynthompson5609]

There is something so special about this class (especially knowing what was to come). I find myself rewatching this video constantly!

[@CnHPureCaneSugar1]

Wow, what incredible talent! Some great voices and a tremendous performance. Good luck this season and your futures in performing.

[@rileyhaveman894]

i can’t imagine what it would be like to actually go here. sounds like an absolute dream

[@bobbiebrooks8390]

This is probably my favorite senior entrance along with 2019

[@meaghaneliz]

the GASP when they started playing the wait for me riff

[@naesmitty3888]

Third time watching this. I'm in seventh grade and now I really want to go here! I love theater!

[@evan4905]

I look forward to the senior entrance every year

[@CBoxAlmighty]

I SCROLLED DOWN ON MY FEED AND IVE NEVER CLICKED ON A VIDEO SO QUICKLY, I LOOOVVVEE THESE ENTRANCES 😭❤️👏🏾

[@kyrakyra86]

can’t stop watching

[@haydenparker06]

i literally have no plan on going to michigan, or even if im going to do MT as a major,,, but this made me go through a roller coaster of emotions

[@kkw59]

Bless the seniors of 2020! What perseverance this group has and will continue to display come the fall of 2020 and the spring of 2021 when we can hopefully present on Broadway again! Don’t give up!!